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Crossing on foot from Brasov to Rasnov

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  • The path and touristic sign
    The path and touristic sign
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An easy and relaxing walk for those who are curious if or how to reach Râșnov on foot, starting from Brașov; at the same time, a greener alternative to using a car or train, albeit a little longer. Probably a more interesting way to run this route is with an MTB.

easy
Distance 12 km
3:35 h
303 m
396 m
962 m
627 m

For the first half, the hike passes through beautiful, apparently deserted forests; then it turns into a hotspot for picnics, sunbathing, and barbecues, especially for locals. In the last half, you'll get to walk mostly on asphalt.

Children may enjoy the route, at least in part, though it might become boring after a while.

The first few kilometers, through Valea Sticlăriei, are enjoyable at any time of year: the forest unveils its trees with captivating shapes and a web of roots, lush foliage, and paths that are not very crowded. Following the exit to Poiana Brașov, to Stâna Turistică, respectively, you can stop for lunch or refreshments.

You then follow a dusty macadam road that takes you to Poiana Aviatorilor. On both sides of the road, you'll see families picnicking, as well as tourists boasting their ATV driving skills, especially during weekends.

After Poiana Aviatorilor, a wilder path follows. Though it shows few signs of ever being trodden, it safely takes you to the more touristy Poiana Cristian. From here, you'll start a steep, short descent through a rustling forest. After reaching the DN1E road and another 4-5 kilometers on asphalt, you enter Rasnov, close to Dino Park.

Author’s recommendation

  • After Poiana Aviatorilor, the route becomes almost uninteresting, given the long segments of asphalt and wild areas.
  • Between Poiana Cristian and DN1E you come across piles of garbage thrown away by locals.
  • The route is accessible in any season.
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Sînziana Mihalache 
Update: July 18, 2022
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
962 m
Lowest point
627 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Asphalt 1.10%Dirt road 7.28%Forested/wild trail 16.88%Path 36.85%Road 37.86%
Asphalt
0.1 km
Dirt road
0.9 km
Forested/wild trail
2 km
Path
4.4 km
Road
4.5 km
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Rest stops

Stâna turistică Sergiana

Safety information

Bears might show up in some areas, so you should either not walk alone, or carry a whistle.

Start

Pietrele lui Solomon (719 m)
Coordinates:
DD
45.620476, 25.559165
DMS
45°37'13.7"N 25°33'33.0"E
UTM
35T 387672 5052890
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Destination

Râșnov

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

By road

Blue stripe + yellow cross.

Coordinates

DD
45.620476, 25.559165
DMS
45°37'13.7"N 25°33'33.0"E
UTM
35T 387672 5052890
w3w 
///reeling.rock.conned
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Equipment

Comfortable walking shoes, whistle, trekking poles, sunscreen.


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Parts of this content were machine translated using Romanian as the source language


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Difficulty
easy
Distance
12 km
Duration
3:35 h
Ascent
303 m
Descent
396 m
Highest point
962 m
Lowest point
627 m
Public-transport-friendly Out and back Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cableway ascent/descent Dog-friendly

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